Discover the differences in Graševina from different terroirs from Bregovita Croatia through the most famous Kutjeva to the Danube, experience the splendor of the style of this variety from sparkling, fresh and aged wines to sweet ones, figure out the microlocation, vintage, even the label - all blindly. The gauntlet has been thrown in the epicenter of Graševina, in Požega-Slavonia County! It is a big challenge even for the most experienced, but also the best way to fully experience this most common Croatian variety.
Sommelier and wine expert Darko Lugarić, manager of wine workshops within the "Golden Slavonija Eno & Gastro" project, knows this best, who set no easy task for the participants - owners of wineries and tasting rooms, restaurateurs, waiters and chefs in Požega-Slavonia County.
That's exactly the charm, when in the company of a sommelier of this caliber, new knowledge opens up and some new flavors and nuances are discovered in the favorite Graševina.
- It speaks all languages and thanks to its different styles it can go well with very different dishes and stand equally with the world's most famous wines, Lugarić describes the most sought-after variety of Golden Slavonia.
Pandam graševini in red wines?
And during this year's five workshops, the bar was raised very high, so in addition to the characteristics and different terroirs of Graševina, the price ranges of white and black varieties were discussed, as well as some other varieties that are also cultivated in Croatia and give excellent results.
///Continuation of educational activities through the "Golden Slavonija Eno & Gastro" project
- Interaction and expression of opinion is key, and the progress through the workshops is very visible. The focus is, of course, on Graševina, which defined the wine story of the Požega-Slavonska County and represents the "anchor" of the white assortment. The question about the "anchor" for black varieties in Slavonia does not have a clear answer. At the workshops, it proved to be an excellent Pinot Noir, but there are also excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc., points out Lugarić.
The authentic story of Golden Slavonia
The "Golden Slavonija Eno & Gastro" project was designed and implemented by the Požega-Slavonia County Tourist Board for the fourth year, and every year the interest of wineries and tasting room owners, restaurateurs, waiters and chefs is increasing.
- We designed the project with the aim of highlighting the unique wine and gastronomic offer of the Požega-Slavonska County, known primarily for its excellent Graševina wine. Through this project, we continuously invest in the quality of the offer and thus provide our guests with an authentic experience of Golden Slavonia, enjoyment of local specialties and the culture that makes us recognizable, said Maja Jakobović, director of the Požega-Slavonia County Tourist Board.
